Description
This 'ice-breaking' book collects the English words of the Antarctic and the Arctic for the first time. These words relate to weather, ice and snow, auroras, clothes, food, housing, social structures, wildlife, plants, politics, as well as many other aspects of polar life. The terms are presented with scientific precision, a helpful interpretative commentary and moments of irresponsible whimsy. Apart from Antarctica and the Arctic, the regions covered here stretch to places as remote as the Faroe Islands, Iceland, Tristan da Cunha and the Falkland Islands.
Researchers in geography, anthropology, zoology, ecology, climate science, marine science, tourism etc. Enthusiasts about the poles, including topics of polar exploration, research and culture. Tourists and travellers who have visited, or want to visit, the Arctic or Antarctic.
About the Author
Bernadette Hince is a dictionary-maker and natural historian with a passionate interest in language and the world's cold places. She has written about polar food, words and environmental history. She is the author of The Antarctic Dictionary (CSIRO Publishing 2000).
Book Information
ISBN 9781836991526
Author Dr Bernadette Hince
Format Paperback
Page Count 472
Imprint CABI Publishing
Publisher CABI Publishing
Researchers in geography, anthropology, zoology, ecology, climate science, marine science, tourism etc. Enthusiasts about the poles, including topics of polar exploration, research and culture. Tourists and travellers who have visited, or want to visit, the Arctic or Antarctic.
About the Author
Bernadette Hince is a dictionary-maker and natural historian with a passionate interest in language and the world's cold places. She has written about polar food, words and environmental history. She is the author of The Antarctic Dictionary (CSIRO Publishing 2000).
Book Information
ISBN 9781836991526
Author Dr Bernadette Hince
Format Paperback
Page Count 472
Imprint CABI Publishing
Publisher CABI Publishing
